As an avid trail rider, you likely have run across closed gates. When you learn to open and close a gate from horseback, you'll save time and energy
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Question:
My mare knows that when I lift the rope off the gate, I’ll then open that gate. She's started "helping" by turning her body and using her nose to throw open the gate without waiting for any cues. Am I doing the wrong thing by letting her do this? Or should I let her go ahead and fling open the gate on her own? She figured this out herself seems to enjoy doing it. … [Read more...]